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Renette Herrera

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMFT California

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Renette

Renette Herrera is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of clinical experience. She has supported individuals and families through a broad range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship struggles, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance-related concerns.

Background and approach

Herrera blends a person-centered, solution-focused foundation with evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify practical steps forward. Her style is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing collaboration and meeting clients where they are emotionally.

Herrera often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. She aims to help clients shift unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and increase confidence and emotional well-being.

Clients can expect a therapeutic environment that encourages honest conversation about difficult topics while focusing on achievable change. Herrera values clear goals and compassionate support, inviting people to work together to address stressors, improve relationships, and create more balanced, meaningful lives.

Integrating practical therapies with online care



Renette frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and responding differently to difficult emotions. Both approaches emphasize skill-building and practical steps that can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit for the individual’s needs.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access support from different locations. The variety of session types allows clients and the therapist to tailor contact style and frequency to what works best for the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Renette address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and solution-focused, combining warmth and collaboration with practical techniques to help clients make meaningful changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience working in counseling roles with families, children, teens, and individuals across a variety of clinical concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California holding the credential CA LMFT 49305.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside her state of licensure when appropriate.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English